Pharmacist - PRN
Company: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Category:Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule:VariesNortheast
Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the
health of our communities. About the Role:Job SummaryResponsible
for providing "pharmaceutical care" which is defined as the
responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving
definite outcomes that improves a patient's quality of life.
Interacts with physicians, employees and patients throughout the
hospital. This position will care for patients in the neonate,
child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee
performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific
guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined
in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications
- Licensure or other certifications: Pharm D. or R.Ph.
- Educational Requirements: High School Diploma w/ Pharm. D. or
BS Degree.
- Minimum Experience:
- Other: Preferred Job Qualifications
- Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
- Preferred Educational Requirements:
- Preferred Experience:
- Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with others
- Organizational and decision making skills
- Good clinical assessment and judgment skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy management,
pharmacists, technicians, and other Healthcare professionals
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide customers with prescribed medications in an accurate
and efficient manner to enhance the health of the NGHS Community.
Perform analysis to ensure correct entry of each medication order
including processing all medication orders for completeness,
accuracy and dosing schedule, process all medication orders for
completeness, accuracy and dosing schedule, and communicate with
physician for any questions concerning a medication order for
non-formulary request. Maintain proper aseptic technique and
knowledge base when preparing chemotherapy. Maintain proper aseptic
technique and knowledge base when preparing IV admixtures.
- Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to
provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care. Demonstrate
basic pharmacokinetic skills and is capable of applying these
principles to clinical situations. Perform clinical monitoring such
as kinetics, nutrition review, chart review, and case management
and necessary interventions on assigned patients. Assure that all
patients are updated on a daily basis and patients are explained
the pharmacy role in managing their outcome. Communicate with
physician during the monitoring process regarding dosing
adjustments or levels obtained. Also, communicate effectively with
nurses and other members of the Pharmacokinetic Service to ensure
quality management of our patients. Maintains NGMC's Drug Formulary
by contacting physician with a formulatory alternative when a
non-formulatory drug is written. There should be less than five
missed calls per year. Participate in identifying and investigating
adverse drug reactions with the completion of an adverse drug
reaction form when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge of Continuous
Quality Improvement and its application to patient care and
actively participate by monitoring assigned indicators monthly and
giving input and ideas to improve the pharmacy system.
- Communicate effectively with Physicians, nursing staff,
pharmacy personnel and other hospital staff to provide quality care
to our patients. Communicate with hospital personnel to provide
quality patient care. Consult with prescriber when questions arise
pertaining to medication, dosage or directions for use. Provide
drug information to physicians and/or hospital personnel.
Communicate effectively with physicians or nursing personnel about
medication start times or other questions or concerns that may
arise. Give short report of current work status and communicates
all possible problems and concerns to oncoming pharmacist so that
they may follow up appropriately. Supervise technician productivity
and provide guidance and training in a respectful and considerate
manner to ensure the efficient operation of the pharmacy. Take
ownership of problems by reporting issues to appropriate hospital
staff to achieve desired outcome. Involve supervisory personnel
when necessary to reach goal.
- Responsible for the proper handling and distribution of
controlled substances to comply with federal and state regulations.
Accurately distribute controlled substances using C-II Safe and
follows policy and procedure. Understand the procedure for
"specials" (non-floor stock narcotics) and follow-up with
technician to obtain original disposition record. Document correct
count after special issues and report any discrepancies to
assistant director. Understand and accurately follow the current
procedure for documenting the narcotics used in preparing
epidurals, PCA exchange, GI cocktail, ER to Go packaging, and any
other special procedures. Enforce pharmacy policies and procedures
by completing a controlled substance variance report when a
variance occurs and by using the controlled substance waste log
appropriately. May rotate to various areas of pharmacy: OR,
Outpatient Pharmacy, IV Room Etc. when staffing needs arise.
- Train pharmacy personnel. Provide constructive feedback to
appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
- Responsible for fully reading and complying with department
email(s), (i.e. communication) upon receipt of such communication.
Review email at a minimum of once per shift.
- Complies with pharmacy and NGMC policies and procedures.
Physical Demands
- Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
- Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
- Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
- Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
- Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
- Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking,
KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a
team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you
reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia
Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not
tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status,
protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally
protected classification or status.
Keywords: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc, Atlanta , Pharmacist - PRN, Healthcare , Gainesville, Georgia
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